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ICC & PEC sign agreement to modernize Pakistan's building codes

The International Code Council signed an agreement with the Pakistan Engineering Council to support its efforts to update the Building Code of Pakistan. The ICC-PEC agreement builds on the Code Council's long and successful relationship in working with the government of Pakistan on its building code efforts. It grants PEC the ability to use ICC's 2015 International Codes to promote building safety, innovation and efficiency in Pakistan.

Building construction students from Dowell J. Howard Center in Winchester, Va., worked hard to pass their exam and earn an ICC Certificate of Achievement from the International Code Council High School Technical Training Program. Pictured (left-right): Isaiah Stone with Dowell J. Howard Center assistant principal Janet Pack.

Technical training program is helping students find their way

The International Code Council High School Technical Training Program works for the industry, for the public and for students who have better prospects and higher wages. Just ask building construction students from Dowell J. Howard Center in Winchester, Va., who worked hard to pass their exam and earn an ICC Certificate of Achievement.

Learn as you earn at this year's conference

This year's conference provides education programs for building safety professionals at all levels of experience. Don't miss these opportunities to earn continuing education units and learning units during this year's extended schedule. View the full schedule.

Significant changes to the 2015 IBC

To ensure that the accessible lavatory is available to all users of the toilet room at any time the room is open, a modification to Section 1109.2.3 (Accessible Lavatories) in the 2015 International Building Code states that an accessible lavatory must now be located in a common area of the toilet room or bathing facility.

Two weeks left to save when you pre-order the 2018 International Codes

The 2018 International Codes are arriving in September. The I-Codes are the only consistently updated, coordinated and comprehensive construction, fire and energy codes developed through ICC's consensus code development process. Early bird pricing ends Aug. 31.

International Code Council Government Relations Senior Vice President Sara Yerkes received the Building Officials Association of Florida's President's Award during the 2017 BOAF Conference & Expo. Pictured (left-right): BOAF Immediate Past President John Jackson and Yerkes.

Sara Yerkes recognized for advocacy work in Florida

International Code Council Government Relations Senior Vice President Sara Yerkes received the Building Officials Association of Florida's President's Award in recognition of her advocacy work in Tallahassee with BOAF and other stakeholders during the 2017 BOAF Conference & Expo in Daytona Beach. Yerkes formed a coalition to represent the interests of the building community and to provide education and outreach to the citizens of Florida about the importance of keeping the Florida Building code current and strong. She encouraged all stakeholders, opponents and proponents of pending legislation to speak to each other about their concerns in order to find a resolution to avoid the Florida Building code from stagnating on its current edition and that would have placed the state's adoption cycle on a five- to six-year cycle. The legislation was amended to keep the Florida Building Code set to update on a three-year cycle based on the changes made to the International Codes and NFPA codes.

Don't miss ICC's Residential Inspection Institute

Register now for the Residential Inspection Institute, Oct. 16-20 in Denver, Colo. Based on the 2015 International Codes, the Residential Inspection Institute is one of ICC's most popular trainings. During this five-day training, you will go in-depth into residential building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical inspections based on the 2015 International Residential Code and learn how to describe multiple inspection processes. Make your plans now to network with peers, earn 3.0 CEUs and keep your residential inspection skills current.

Welcome new & renewing providers

The International Code Council's Preferred Provider Program opens the door to extensive training opportunities from a variety of educational resources. With more than 300 active in-person and online courses, the Code Council welcomes the Preferred Providers who joined the program or renewed their participation in July.

2017–2018 GSIA Board of Directors. Pictured (left-right): Kerry Caldwell, Mike Cheeks, Danny Oliver, Bob Carpenter, Duane Helton, Lonnie Abercrombie and Charles Kelly.

GSIA conference mixes education & fun in Saint Simons

The Georgia State Inspectors Association (GSIA) held its annual education event July 23–26 in Saint Simons, Ga. The week of educational classes in a family-type atmosphere was mixed with great food, hospitality and a little golf at the Sea Palms Resort championship golf course. The chapter once again supported the United Craftsmen Children's Shoe Drive charity in its efforts to provide less fortunate children with shoes for Christmas.

BIASEW to commemorate 50 years of protecting the community

Celebrating 50 years of engagement in the construction industry, the Building Inspectors Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (BIASEW) will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sept. 23. Dedicated to providing information, code direction and consultation for the protection of the health and safety of the public, the 150 building inspection officials of the BIASEW chapter cover eight counties and currently represent approximately 45 communities.

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